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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Philosophy and theology frequently overlap. Philosophers have long questioned the nature of existence and agency. Theologians have engaged with philosophical traditions in developing their understanding of individual and collective belief.This programme offers you an opportunity to explore these intersections. You will study the metaphysical, ethical and theological traditions that have shaped contemporary thinking.You can also choose to focus on philosophy and theology as separate subjects, adjusting the balance between them according to your interests.Most of your theology teaching will be in New College in the centre of Edinburgh. This city landmark has its own historic library, hall and garden.Your philosophy teaching will be a short walk away in George Square. The square is also home to many other study and student support facilities, including the University Main Library.Philosophy facilities include a skills centre and subject library. The city of Edinburgh also contains many museums, galleries and cultural sites, where you can broaden and deepen your learning.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information
The University of Edinburgh
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University League Table
18th
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Campus address
University of Edinburgh, The University of Edinburgh, Old College, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH8 9YL, Scotland
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Subject ranking
13th out of 46 3
11th out of 22 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 211186 88%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.87 72%44th
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/ Max 210164 78%6th
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/ Max 10078.0 78%9th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.92 73%22nd
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